Where to hear jazz in Kansas City: A guide to the best clubs and lounges for live music ^59.2%

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Shannon Carpenter - 4/25/2026, 9:00 AM

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This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. The heart of jazz beats through Kansas City. With the historic Jazz District at 18th and Vine serving as our central hub, the genre courses across the city. Jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald,... more

We got you something special: The 10th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza! ^92.1%

Colorado Public Radio - By Ryan Warner, Chandra Thomas Whitfield - 12/19/2025, 11:00 AM

A CPR tradition turns 10 this year. The Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza began a decade ago — inspired by 1963's Judy Garland Christmas special. After a year of relentless news, hundreds of Coloradans forgot their troubles and got happy at the sparkling new Mapleton Arts Center in north Denver. Performers included eTown co-host and... more